Uma Musume Girl, I'll tell you about my Santa Hat special move too?

"Um, now that we've finished eating—Master, please remember to consider it, the pump manufacturer also wants to go to France!!!"

As the imposing senior walked towards them step by step, Stardust Illusion hadn't even had a chance to speak when Twin Turbo, unable to withstand the pressure, stood up and ran away shouting.

Stardust Illusion watched her fleeing figure without feeling particularly strange. Although Twin Turbo usually acted carefree and optimistic in front of him and his teammates,

But in reality, he's an introverted guy. He instinctively wants to run away when he suddenly encounters someone he doesn't know well, let alone someone who was just talking to him about Meguro Mine. He turned around and ran into the person in question.

Chapter 335 Selection of Accompanying Person to France

"Did I disturb you?"

With an apologetic look, Megumi Mine sat down opposite Stardust Illusion.

Although her clothes were clearly very expensive, she didn't seem to care much. She simply rested her elbows on the table, propped her cheek with one hand, and looked at the Stardust Illusion who was still eating.

"I really can't believe you've become such a powerful racehorse girl. The previous one, Oguri Hat, was the same... Is being a big eater really an indispensable trait for top runners?"

"Don't worry about me, just finish your food first."

Stardust Illusion, who was being stared at, did not feel uncomfortable. Since the other party had said so, she sped up and shoved all the fried rice into her mouth, quickly cleaning up the remaining food on the table.

After all, being surrounded by people while eating was already a common occurrence for her. If the cafeteria lady hadn't helped her chase them away earlier, there would be at least a dozen people surrounding her now.

I don't know where all these people came from, chattering away as if they wanted to examine me like an object of interest, muttering things like "a neon monster" and "a star of revival"...

Thank you for your hospitality.

After clearing away everything in front of him, Stardust Illusion clasped his hands together and muttered a prayer before wiping his mouth and looking back at the woman before him:

"I wonder what Gao Feng wants to talk to me about? Is there something wrong with McQueen?"

"No, it's my own business."

Meguro Mineko sighed, stood up from his seat, and continued:

"Since you've seen the news reports about the Takarazuka memorial, things are much easier to talk about now—I'm here to apologize for that."

"The speculations from the audience... are indeed true. I did convey to Aldan and the others my request to join forces to stop you. As my sister and an ordinary member of the family, the three of them had no right to disobey me, which is why they interfered with your running on the field..."

“There wasn’t actually any collusion, was there? As a runner, I can tell the difference.” Stardust Illusion hit the nail on the head. “Besides, even if there were collusion on the track, it’s a normal tactic, and there’s nothing to apologize for.”

"...That's right, McQueen predicted your reaction perfectly."

Upon hearing Stardust Illusion's reply, Gao Feng gave a helpless smile.

After her symbolic conversation with Rudolf that day, she seriously considered whether there was something wrong with her actions in recent years, and she also spoke frankly with her four sisters, asking for their opinions.

The conclusion is indeed so.

Perhaps in recent years, in order to develop the family business, she has begun to forget her feelings as a racehorse girl?

Regardless, his actions before the match... Although Aldan, Ryan, and McQueen all advised him not to take it too seriously, Meguro now understands that such behavior is unfair to others.

For the younger runners, it's even more of a blow to their dignity as runners.

McQueen also expressed his thoughts using the imagery of Stardust: "As long as the race isn't over, every runner has a chance to win."

(Is it because of their unwavering spirit that they've become so powerful...?)

Meguro Ran Takamine stared at the girl in front of him, recalling the scene at the Takarazuka memorial, and was momentarily lost in thought.

What was his mindset when he raced on the track back then? Gao Feng can no longer recall his feelings at that time.

However, since a wrong decision has been made, there must be a price to pay. At the very least, the child shouldn't harbor any ill will towards McQueen and the others.

"Regardless, it is true that I wanted to win with numbers. Aldan and the others did not follow orders, but that was just to prevent me from going too far astray. An apology and punishment are necessary."

At this point, Meguro Mineki unbuttoned his white shirt and continued to reach his hands down...

"Huh?! What...what are you doing?!"

Stardust Illusion stared in disbelief as Megumi suddenly opened his shirt in front of him, revealing a dazzling expanse of white.

It took him a moment to realize what was happening, and he quickly reached out to stop them, while glancing around to avoid being misunderstood.

Fortunately, because Stardust Illusion had been eating for so long, most of the people dining in the cafeteria had already left.

In addition, she had chosen a corner seat from the beginning to avoid causing trouble for others, so no one noticed what was going on here.

"This is the cafeteria! Sister Gao... what are you trying to do?!"

Stardust Illusion questioned in a low voice, leaning over the dining table and tightly gripping the shirt of Megumi Takamine sitting opposite her, preventing her from unbuttoning it any further:

"Let's calm down first, I don't care about this at all!"

"I just wanted to show you, Stardust Illusion, the sincerity of your apology..."

"Who wants to see this kind of sincerity! I'm not that kind of person! Wake up, you idiot!!!"

Unable to contain himself, Stardust Illusion couldn't understand what was going on with this Meguro family's eldest sister. Apologizing was one thing, but why was she taking her clothes off?!

Looking at the foal's flushed face, Gao Feng suddenly realized what she was thinking.

However, instead of explaining, she revealed a charming smile and gently took Stardust Illusion's hand into hers:

"Oh, I see. Stardust, you feel this place isn't very convenient? It's okay, isn't there a hotel nearby? We can go there—"

As he spoke, Mubai Gaofeng, his face expressionless, quietly slipped his little finger into the palm of Stardust Illusion and gently teased it.

"I understand! Don't pull me back, I accept the apology, okay? That's fine! You've resigned from that position, which means you've been punished, so let's just let this matter go!!!"

Stardust Illusion quickly withdrew his hand and retreated, no longer daring to have any more contact with this woman who looked a bit crazy.

Normally, she's not that sensitive to physical contact with other racehorse girls; after all, they're all young girls, and it's normal for them to touch each other.

But why is Mejiro Takamori acting like, "It's okay, I'm a girl too X"? Could the Mejiro family be a real lesbian family?!

Seeing the girl known as the "Neon Monster" looking at him as if she were facing a formidable enemy, Gao Feng found it somewhat amusing.

Although I did flirt with the other person just now, this performance was too innocent, wasn't it?

Forget it, let's finish the important business first.

Seeing that the Stardust Illusion was about to leave, Megakure Mineki cleared his throat, then buttoned up his shirt, quickly took off his suit jacket, and turned around to reveal his back.

"Ahem... I just wanted to show you this—it's the punishment for that matter."

As soon as Mubai Gaofeng made a move, Xingchen Huanxiang hurriedly covered his eyes with his hands. Only after hearing this did he dare to move his hands away and cautiously look at the other side.

The moment the gaze fell upon it, the stardust illusion fell silent:

Even though a white shirt was covering it, Stardust Illusion could still see through the fabric several crisscrossing bloodstains on the back of the white peak.

The wounds were about two fingers thick, and although they seemed to have been treated at first glance, they still looked bloody and mangled.

More importantly, these wounds showed no signs of bandaging, which resulted in the white shirt being stained with blood.

"What... what is this?"

"According to the Mejiro family's rules, I disregarded my sister's wishes, forcibly issued inappropriate orders, and attempted to interfere with your match."

"This is the punishment my grandmother gave me, and it is the consequence I willingly accepted—twenty lashes."

Gao Feng gave a casual reply, then put his suit back on and turned around.

Although she was already dressed, the haphazard bloodstains from before were still quite shocking. Stardust Illusion couldn't help but fall silent for a moment—this was too exaggerated. How could that old lady Megumi have been so ruthless?

What Stardust Illusion didn't know was that if the impact of this matter was really only as she understood it, then it certainly wouldn't warrant such abusive physical punishment.

However, after the Mejiro sisters participated in the Takarazuka Memorial Tournament and failed to achieve their desired results, the entire public opinion was almost explosively attacking the Mejiro family.

After a full six months of accumulation, coupled with the miraculous victory at the Takarazuka Memorial, Stardust Illusion has become a top-tier player among a certain group of people.

As the officially designated villains in this competition, the Mejiro family is obviously the target of fierce condemnation from many viewers and netizens. This wave of public opinion is so powerful that it is unstoppable, and it has even developed into a spontaneous boycott of all Mejiro family businesses.

Furthermore, Gao Feng also discovered the shadows of several other forces that were fueling this situation; they were clearly rival families who had long been prepared to kick someone when they were down.

Even though Mejiro Takamine immediately announced his apology and resignation to take responsibility, the entire Mejiro family was still badly affected by this scandal. Within a few days, their market value evaporated by more than 10%, resulting in heavy losses.

Thinking of this, Gao Feng sighed deeply again.

This outcome, where a single move affects the whole situation, was something she had never anticipated. She clearly understood that the old lady had appointed her as the head of the household because of her trust in her.

Now things have turned out like this, and even McQueen's merchandise is being boycotted. They'll have to find a way to restore their reputation.

It could be said that the twenty lashes on her back were nothing compared to the real impact on her family, which was the source of her pain.

(Perhaps this is the difference between myself and Rudolf as symbols...)

"Of course, I know these things won't really do you any good. But I'm just expressing my determination—if you really have any resentment about that, come to me, don't take it out on the other children."

"You can make any requests to me through McQueen at any time, and I will do my best to provide what you want."

When this topic came up, Meguro Mineki, who had been so flippant just moments before, bowed deeply again with a face full of apology.

"Anyway, I'm really sorry... at least please don't blame McQueen and the others."

"Sigh... I didn't say anything."

Stardust Illusion scratched his head.

Even if she were slow to realize it, she could tell that Meguro Mine was indeed apologizing to her.

But in reality, he regrets his previous actions more than anything, which is why he wants to take responsibility for them step by step.

Although Stardust Illusion herself felt that things on the field didn't matter as long as they didn't break the rules, she couldn't interfere with other people's thoughts.

However, Megumi Mine is McQueen's sister after all, and it doesn't seem right to leave her injured like this.

"Anyway, let's get this injury treated first, okay? I understand what you mean, so this matter can be resolved satisfactorily, and Sister Gaofeng, you don't need to torture yourself like this anymore..."

Seeing that the Stardust Illusion still seemed concerned about his injuries, Megakure Mineko sighed inwardly.

She had told McQueen about this before she came, and at that time she said that Stardust Illusion would definitely not care, so she didn't need to blame herself too much.

(Rudolph was right after all. Simple kids like her and McQueen shouldn't be bothered by things outside of the competition... As their mentor and parent, what I should really do is clear the obstacles for these kids.)

Thinking about it, Megumi no Mineki couldn't help but take a closer look at the girl in front of him.

She has excellent looks, figure, and even height, and her potential as a racehorse girl is outstanding. Most importantly, she is pure-hearted and can easily forgive even her own mistakes...

So it seems that McQueen actually had pretty good taste?

"Um... if there's nothing else, I'll be going now? I have training this afternoon..."

Stardust Illusion was a little uneasy when she saw the somewhat deranged Megumi Takamatsu suddenly laugh. She wondered what kind of trouble she would cause this time, so she quickly said that she wanted to take her leave.